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EmpowerEd Supports the First-Ever “Fox Den” at EIS

December 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm, No comments

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Ever heard of Shark Tank? Welcome to the EIS Fox Den—a new initiative at the Exupery International School, made possible with the support of the EmpowerEd Foundation.

In November 2024, Grade 12 IB Business Management students, guided by their teacher Ms. Līga Piļkēviča, welcomed parents from the EIS community to join them as mentors, judges, and investors in this first-ever event. Inspired by the award-winning U.S. show Shark Tank, the Fox Den challenged students to develop original school merchandise and pitch their ideas in a real-life business setting.

Working in teams, the students created product concepts for a hoodie, a winter jacket, a T-shirt, and a plush fox toy. To prepare, they conducted market research through surveys and interviews within the EIS community. Armed with these insights, each team presented their pitch to the “Foxes”—the parent investors. The result? Every team secured both investment and mentorship.

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Beyond the Classroom

This project was not only about entrepreneurship. With the help of EmpowerEd, the Fox Den also became a platform for social good. By using EmpowerEd’s tools for managing payments and sales, the initiative set a clear mission: all profits from the final products will be donated to charity.

The chosen causes include:

  • An animal shelter

  • SOS Bērnu ciemati

  • Biedrība Universum

Final products were available for sale at the EIS Christmas Bazaar, where the community could support the students’ work while contributing to these organizations.

A Community Effort

We are deeply grateful to the students of EIS for their creativity and courage, to Ms. Piļkēviča for her leadership, and to the “Foxes” who gave their time and expertise: Vladimir Titov, Jānis and Ieva Strēlnieki, Pavel and Olga Vanag, and Margarita and Emils Eversi.

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At EmpowerEd, we believe education is at its strongest when it connects classroom learning with real-world impact. The Fox Den is a clear example of how schools, families, and communities can come together—not only to foster innovation, but also to create positive change in society.

Go, Exupery Foxes!


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